Senior UAS Communications Systems Engineer (RF/Satcom)

Mobizy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading unmanned technology firm in the UK is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to design and validate communication links for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role involves managing complex interfaces, performing link budget analysis, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in communications systems engineering, a degree in a related field, and a hands-on troubleshooting mindset. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications systems engineering, ideally in aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems.
• Deep knowledge of RF principles, antennas, and modulation schemes.
• Experience with military communication standards or commercial standards like LTE/5G.

Responsibilities

• Define and design the communication system architecture.
• Lead integration of communication systems on UAS platforms.
• Perform link budget calculations for various frequencies.

Skills

Communications systems engineering

RF principles

Antenna theory

Modulation schemes

Hands-on troubleshooting

Collaborative skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

Satcom terminals

Job description

A leading unmanned technology firm in the UK is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to design and validate communication links for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role involves managing complex interfaces, performing link budget analysis, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in communications systems engineering, a degree in a related field, and a hands-on troubleshooting mindset. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a competitive salary based on experience.